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Oct 12, 2026 40 min

When Staying Costs Your Life Satisfaction - Ep 301

from The Unstuck Career Hosted by Ken Williams

Send us Fan Mail This week, we unpack what it really costs to stay in a toxic workplace with Kasey James, who found herself in two back-to-back environments that eroded her confidence, relationships, and sense of self. How do you know when a bad job is temporary, and when the organization is simply operating exactly as it always has? Kasey shares the warning signs, the moment she knew she had to leave, and why “familiar” doesn’t mean comfortable. You’ll hear how Kasey kept her job search moving despite rejection, cold messaged business owners on LinkedIn, and created an opportunity that wasn’t even posted. We also explore the danger of letting work become your identity, the value of searching while you still have an income, and why finding a better fit sometimes means setting aside your ego and making the opportunity yourself. If you’re anxious every Sunday, losing pieces of yourself at work, or telling yourself that misery is normal, this episode will challenge you to want more and act with intention. You can connect with Kasey James on LinkedIn or at [email protected]. Want to connect with Ken? Head over to unstuckcareer.com If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://unstuckcareer.com/unstuck

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Send us Fan Mail This week, we unpack what it really costs to stay in a toxic workplace with Kasey James, who found herself in two back-to-back environments that eroded her confidence, relationships, and sense of self. How do you know when a bad job is temporary, and when the organization is simply operating exactly as it always has? Kasey shares the warning signs, the moment she knew she had to leave, and why “familiar” doesn’t mean comfortable. You’ll hear how Kasey kept her job search movi...

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